Job Summary:

UI Health is seeking a Payroll Specialist III to join the UI Health Human Resource Payroll Team.  The Payroll Specialist III is responsible for the bi-weekly payroll processing for the University of Illinois Hospital & Clinics in accordance with University policies and all federal, state and local laws and regulations.

Key Resonsibilities:

• Answers telephone or in person inquiries about basic payroll information or procedures Prepares as needed reports from time and attendance system.
• Reviews payroll reports for compliance with policies and procedures
• Process adjustments via RT system, BANNER system and Time & Attendance system
• Serve as primary contact for issues related to payroll processing
• Research and analyze discrepancies and process appropriate corrections. Process adjustments and personnel change requests.
• Provides information, assistance and training to employees, staff departments; provides technical and procedural assistance to staff and trains on payroll policies and procedures; answers employee and staff questions during payroll editing and check processing periods
• Completes bi-weekly two-day process for CALC; gathering hours from Time & Attendance system, making corrections and sending complete payroll file to campus payroll for payment
• Conducts bi-weekly and end of year audits of benefit hours
• Compile and update weekly separation and transactional change reports
• Represents Hospital payroll department in Hospital meetings regarding payroll practices and procedures
• Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications Required:

1. Possession of credential requirements listed for the Payroll Specialist I (Level II)
2. One year of work experience performing duties comparable to those listed in the Payroll Specialist I

OR
One year of vocational training in a related business curriculum (such as accounting, business administration, finance, economics, or management sciences)
OR
6 semester hours in a related business curriculum (such as accounting, business administration, finance, economics, or management sciences)
OR
15 semester hours in any field
OR
Any combination of the above totaling one year

To Apply: For fullest consideration, please complete an online application by clicking the Apply to Position button below.

Fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties and responsibilities for each position held.

If a degree or college coursework is required you must provide official transcripts.

Transcripts/Licenses/Certifications MUST be uploaded electronically to your online application through the "Documents" page on the Civil Service Employment Application (page 4). Be sure to select the appropriate document type before uploading the document.

Documentation of high school completion (official transcripts, copy of diploma or GED certificate) may be required in order to be eligible for this position within the University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System.

When completing your online application, please be sure to provide detailed information about your job knowledge and specific duties and responsibilities, as your qualifications for any Civil Service position will be primarily determined based on what is contained in the application. Dates of employment and if employed on a full or part time basis (including number of hours per week) must be indicated for each position held. Additional consideration will be given to supporting documentation i.e. resume, transcripts, licenses, and certifications so please be sure to attach all applicable documents.

If an application is not fully completed and submitted by the close date, the applicant/employee will not be considered for this position.

Qualified applicants will be scheduled to take the in-person Payroll Specialist III exam. 

For fullest consideration, the above mentioned requirements must be submitted no later than Friday 4/9/2021.

We appreciate your interest in employment at the University of Illinois at Chicago. 

The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.